Car boot sale of the Seniors of the Lande de la Paix in Lannepax

The May 1st Car Boot Sale in Lannepax

Every May 1st, the association Les Aînés de la Lande de la Paix organizes a car boot sale on the Place de la Mairie in Lannepax (32190). From 8 am to 6 pm, the stands of private exhibitors set up in the heart of this Bas-Armagnac bastide, offering bargain hunters a varied selection of everyday items. The rate is set at €2 per linear meter.

Les Aînés de la Lande de la Paix

The association Les Aînés de la Lande de la Paix brings together seniors from Lannepax and the surrounding area. Active in animating local life, it organizes outings, meals, and events throughout the year. The May 1st car boot sale is one of its flagship events, helping to finance the association's activities while offering a moment of intergenerational conviviality in the village.

The Place de la Mairie, heart of the bastide

The car boot sale takes place on the Place de la Mairie, the central square of the Lannepax bastide. This open space offers a pleasant setting for bargain hunting, with Gascon facades in the background and the welcome shade of the plane trees. The stands offer the usual car boot sale items: clothing, crockery, trinkets, toys, tools, books, and attic items. The square allows for smooth circulation between the stalls and offers enough space to accommodate a significant number of exhibitors.

Lannepax, bastide of Bas-Armagnac

Lannepax is a bastide in Bas-Armagnac, located between Eauze and Nogaro, in the heart of the vineyard that produces the most renowned Armagnacs of Gascony. The village retains traces of its medieval past, with its streets organized according to the characteristic plan of the bastides of the Southwest. The surrounding vines produce the famous Armagnac, and the area is dotted with estates and cellars where Gascon eau-de-vie ages.

May 1st, a Gersois Car Boot Sale Tradition

In the Gers region, May 1st is a key date for car boot sales. Labour Day offers families a full day to enjoy bargain hunting and the outdoors. Lannepax is part of this tradition, offering a long day of flea market from 8 am to 6 pm in an authentic heritage and wine-growing setting. Visitors can then extend their day with a visit to the nearby Armagnac estates.